Updated: June 15, 2025 | 01:45 pm IST
The direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran continues to intensify for a third consecutive day, with both sides exchanging strikes and strong rhetoric. International efforts to de-escalate the situation are ongoing, even as nuclear talks face new setbacks.
Latest Developments
Iran Accuses Israel of Sabotaging Nuclear Talks: Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the latest Israeli assault on Iran was intended to "derail" nuclear discussions with the US. He criticized the "indifference" of the UN Security Council and Western governments for condemning Iran instead of Israel. Araghchi asserted that Tehran possesses "solid proof" of U.S. forces and bases in the region backing Israel's attacks.
Israel Keeps Airspace Shut for Third Day: Israeli officials announced that the country’s airspace remained closed for a third straight day due to the security situation following two nights of Iranian missile strikes.
Jordan Lifts Airspace Restrictions: Jordan reopened its airspace after a night of missile exchanges, following a careful risk assessment. This marks Jordan's second airspace closure since direct hostilities escalated.
Tel Aviv Stocks Dip: Tel Aviv stocks fell as markets reopened for the first time since missile exchanges began on Friday, with the benchmark Tel Aviv 35 index slipping.
Iran Offers Conditional Halt to Response: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would halt its retaliation if Israel stops its attacks. He emphasized, "If the aggression stops, our responses will also stop."
Israel Warns Iranians Near Reactors to Evacuate: Israel warned Iranian civilians living near nuclear reactors and weapons production sites to evacuate immediately, signaling the possibility of fresh strikes.
IDF Intercepts Iranian UAVs, Strikes Missile Sites: The Israeli military released video footage showing the successful interception of multiple Iranian UAVs by both the Air Force and Navy. In separate operations, the Israeli Air Force also targeted and struck several ballistic missile launch sites in Iran.
Israeli Death Toll Hits 10: The death toll in Israel has climbed to 10 following overnight Iranian missile strikes. Rescue teams continue search operations amidst the third consecutive day of retaliatory attacks. Earlier reports indicated three more killed in Tel Aviv and four in northern Israel, bringing the total casualties to 7 and then 10.
Germany, France, and UK Invite Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks: Germany, France, and Britain have expressed readiness to engage in immediate talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program in an effort to ease Middle East tensions.
Overview of Ongoing Conflict: Iran launched a second wave of missile attacks on Israel late Saturday, while Israel continued airstrikes inside Iran, targeting military and nuclear sites. Israel claims its strikes killed nine senior scientists and several top military generals. Iran's ambassador to the UN reported 78 killed and over 320 injured in these attacks.
Trump Distances US, Issues Warning: U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the US "had nothing to do with the attack on Iran" but issued a stern warning: "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before." He added that a deal could "easily" end the conflict.
Pakistan Expresses Solidarity with Iran: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to convey Pakistan’s firm support for Iran, condemning Israeli airstrikes as "blatant provocations" and violations of international law. Sharif stressed Iran's right to self-defense.
New Israeli Strikes on Storage, Missile Launch Sites: The Israeli military announced another round of strikes targeting storage facilities and missile launch infrastructure in western Iran.
Yemen's Houthis Claim Joint Missile Strike: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed to have launched multiple ballistic missiles at central Israel’s Jaffa, coordinating with Iran amidst ongoing missile exchanges.
Iran Unprepared for Early Israeli Strikes: A New York Times report suggested Iran was caught off guard by Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities ahead of planned US-Iran talks, contributing to the operation's effectiveness.
Russia's Potential Role as Mediator: Russia, maintaining ties with both Israel and Iran, is positioned to play a strategic role as a mediator in the conflict. Some analysts suggest the shifting global focus could benefit Moscow by diverting attention from the war in Ukraine.
Iran Claims Use of 'Haj Qassem' Ballistic Missile: Iran claimed it used a newly developed Haj Qassem guided ballistic missile in its recent strikes on Israel, a solid-fueled missile with a 1,200 km range designed to evade air defense systems.
First Responders Search for Survivors in Tel Aviv: First responders searched for survivors and cleared debris after an Iranian missile struck a neighborhood near Tel Aviv, with scenes of devastation reported.
Iran Slams Nuclear Negotiations as 'Unjustifiable': The sixth round of indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran, scheduled for Sunday, was called off, with Iran calling negotiations "unjustifiable" due to the ongoing Israeli assault.
Explosions Rock Tehran, Israeli Strikes Hit Defense Sites: Fresh explosions echoed across Tehran as Iranian missiles struck Israel. Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit Tehran’s defense ministry and sites linked to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have targeted Israeli fuel production facilities.
Israeli Military Completes Major Strike on Nuclear-Linked Targets: The Israeli military announced it completed an "extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons project," including the Ministry of Defense headquarters and the SPND nuclear project.
Iranian Strikes Damage Buildings in Tel Aviv: Israeli emergency teams responded to multiple missile strikes from Iran that damaged several buildings near Tel Aviv, including an eight-story building in the Dan district.
Tehran Fuel Depots Targeted: Iran’s oil ministry confirmed two fuel depots in Tehran were struck in Israeli airstrikes, marking what appears to be the first direct hit on the country’s energy infrastructure.
Tel Aviv Says 'Operation' Could Last Weeks: Israel indicated its military campaign against Iran could continue for weeks, with Prime Minister Netanyahu calling on Iranian citizens to rise up against their leadership.
Iran Reports Strikes on Oil Sites, Defense Ministry in Tehran: Iran reported the Shahran oil depot and a refinery near the capital were struck by Israeli attacks, and the defense ministry building sustained minor damage. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned their retaliation would become "heavier and more extensive."
Tehran Rocked by Blasts, Four Killed in Northern Israel: Fresh explosions echoed across Tehran as Iranian missiles entered Israeli airspace, killing four people in a Galilee apartment building.
Sirens and Booms Heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv: Air raid sirens and loud explosions were heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as the exchange of fire entered its third day, with millions of Israelis taking shelter.
Iran Reports 78 Killed, Scores Wounded: Iran reported that 78 people were killed on the first day of Israel’s offensive, with dozens more casualties the following day, including 60 deaths when a missile struck a 14-story apartment building in Tehran.
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